Loudeye Strengthens Management Team

SEATTLE, April 24 /PRNewswire Interactive Press Release/ --
Loudeye Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOUD), a leading provider of services and
infrastructure for the authorized delivery of digital content, today announced
the appointment of Steve Plinio to vice president, strategic alliances, and
John H. Shaw to vice president, corporate communications.
Mr. Plinio has 12 years experience in music industry law, transactions and
business development. In his newly created position, he will enhance Loudeye's
efforts to build and manage business relationships with the music industry,
particularly supporting Loudeye's role as a strategic partner with major
recording companies and their digital music initiatives. Previously, Plinio
was vice president of strategic development for OnAir Streaming Networks where
he guided digital music strategy, managed major music industry accounts and
directed business development.
Prior to OnAir, Plinio served as a partner in the Entertainment and Media
unit of Los Angeles-based Manatt, Phelps & Phillips with a practice that
encompassed the music industry and included recording, publishing, on-line
music and other music business transactions, with an emphasis on digital music
issues and rights. Plinio received his Juris Doctorate from Northwestern
University School of Law and a BA in Mathematics from Colgate University.
John H. Shaw brings 20 years experience as a corporate communications
professional, award-winning journalist and securities industry executive to
the newly created position of vice president, corporate communications. In
that role, he will direct all external and internal communications activity
including investor, public and media relations.
Most recently, Shaw served as vice president, corporate communications at
Digital Media Campus, a Los Angeles-based incubator of digital media
companies. Previously, he was vice president, corporate communications at
Syncronys Softcorp, a publicly traded software publisher, and an account group
supervisor at the Financial Relations Board. Shaw also worked as a journalist
for a CBS television affiliate and Gannett Newspapers and has served as a
Captain and Communications Officer with the United States Marine Corps. He
holds a Master's Degree in Management from Webster College, and BA in
psychology from the University of Arizona.
"John and Steve are both talented and experienced professionals and I am
delighted to have them on board," said John T. Baker, Loudeye chief executive
officer. "Their appointments reflect the commitment we are making to forge
strong strategic relationships and to communicate effectively with all our
stakeholders."
About Loudeye Technologies, Inc.
Loudeye is a leading provider of authorized digital media solutions that
empower today's top media, entertainment and Fortune 1000 companies to
transform traditional media assets into dynamic digital content. With offices
in Seattle, New York and London, Loudeye is building the infrastructure to
support the next generation of digital media businesses. To learn more visit
http://www.loudeye.com or call 206-832-4000.
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SEATTLE, April 24 /PRNewswire Interactive Press Release/ --
Loudeye Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOUD), a leading provider of services and
infrastructure for the authorized delivery of digital content, today announced
the appointment of Steve Plinio to vice president, strategic alliances, and
John H. Shaw to vice president, corporate communications.
Mr. Plinio has 12 years experience in music industry law, transactions and
business development. In his newly created position, he will enhance Loudeye's
efforts to build and manage business relationships with the music industry,
particularly supporting Loudeye's role as a strategic partner with major
recording companies and their digital music initiatives. Previously, Plinio
was vice president of strategic development for OnAir Streaming Networks where
he guided digital music strategy, managed major music industry accounts and
directed business development.
Prior to OnAir, Plinio served as a partner in the Entertainment and Media
unit of Los Angeles-based Manatt, Phelps & Phillips with a practice that
encompassed the music industry and included recording, publishing, on-line
music and other music business transactions, with an emphasis on digital music
issues and rights. Plinio received his Juris Doctorate from Northwestern
University School of Law and a BA in Mathematics from Colgate University.
John H. Shaw brings 20 years experience as a corporate communications
professional, award-winning journalist and securities industry executive to
the newly created position of vice president, corporate communications. In
that role, he will direct all external and internal communications activity
including investor, public and media relations.
Most recently, Shaw served as vice president, corporate communications at
Digital Media Campus, a Los Angeles-based incubator of digital media
companies. Previously, he was vice president, corporate communications at
Syncronys Softcorp, a publicly traded software publisher, and an account group
supervisor at the Financial Relations Board. Shaw also worked as a journalist
for a CBS television affiliate and Gannett Newspapers and has served as a
Captain and Communications Officer with the United States Marine Corps. He
holds a Master's Degree in Management from Webster College, and BA in
psychology from the University of Arizona.
"John and Steve are both talented and experienced professionals and I am
delighted to have them on board," said John T. Baker, Loudeye chief executive
officer. "Their appointments reflect the commitment we are making to forge
strong strategic relationships and to communicate effectively with all our
stakeholders."
About Loudeye Technologies, Inc.
Loudeye is a leading provider of authorized digital media solutions that
empower today's top media, entertainment and Fortune 1000 companies to
transform traditional media assets into dynamic digital content. With offices
in Seattle, New York and London, Loudeye is building the infrastructure to
support the next generation of digital media businesses. To learn more visit
http://www.loudeye.com or call 206-832-4000.
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